Guard Duty Flashcards
What Publication covers Guard Duty?
TC 3-22.6
If a large area is to be guarded by a small number of Soldiers, what system would be most effective?
Patrol system
What are the duties of a Guard.
He or she must memorize, understand, and comply with the General Orders, and the Special Orders particular to their post.
Does a sentry or guard salute indoors?
Yes
What is an Interior Guard duty?
A special Unit which is required to preserve order, protect property, and enforce Military Regulations.
What are the two qualifications a guard must have before he or she is eligible for guard duty?
The guard must know the general orders and be familiar with their weapon.
What are Special Orders?
Orders which define exactly what a guard must do on a particular post and/or particular time.
What normally is the length of time a guard stays on his post before being relieved?
Two hours
What are the two parts of a countersign?
Challenge and Password
Normally how many reliefs is the guard composed of?
Three
What are the three types of Guard Duties?
Interior, Exterior, and Special
What are you responsible for when you are walking your guard post?
My post and all government property within view.
What is Deadly Force?
The authority to cause death or bodily harm.
Are all Soldiers, regardless of rank, required to respect members of the guard in the performance of their duties?
Yes
What two types of Orders are guards governed by?
General and Special Orders
How are the challenge and password given?
In a low tone to prevent from being overheard.
What does F.O.D. mean?
Field Officer of the Day
How do you challenge people that are in a vehicle?
Proceed as if they were on foot.
What is meant by “password”?
A secret word or distinctive sound used by reply to a challenge; the second word or part of the countersign.
If you found an irresponsible guard on post, what should you do?
It is your duty to notify the Commander or SGT of the guard and stay on the post until a qualified guard is posted.
What is the purpose of special guards?
Special guards protect the property not protected by the main guard.
Describe what a General Order outlines.
A General Order outlines the fundamental responsibilities of a Guard.
What is meant by “challenge”?
Any process carried out by one unit or person with the objective of ascertaining the friendly or hostile character or identity of another. It is the first part of the countersign and requires an appropriate reply.
What are the three General Orders?
- I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
- I will obey my Special Orders and perform all my duties in a Military manner.
- I will report violations of my Special Orders emergencies and anything not covered in my instructions to the Commander of the relief.
